Saturday, October 5, 2019

OctPoWriMo Day 5

Isn't life just a series of doors that open and close and open again? Sometimes I feel like I've lived a hundred lifetimes where I've slipped into new realities or said goodbye to old ones. I used to play a game when I was young in which I'd send a message to my future self, trying to capture a snapshot in time to connect to worlds yet unknown. It's all about progression - one foot in front of the other.

I've recently changed careers and I must admit the transition was more difficult than I thought it might be. I have come to a place where I finally feel settled. This week, I closed the door to that old part of my life and fully embraced this new one. I allowed the door to open and found I like the view before me.

What does the concept of doorways mean to you? Do you believe when one doorway closes, a new one opens? What images come to mind? How does this make you feel?

Poetry Prompts:
mk vecchitto

Word Prompts:

open
close
possibilities
repercussions
choices
consequences
tenacity
strength

Suggested Poetry Form:  The Bop



Remember, our prompts are only suggestions, you can find your inspiration wherever your muse leads you. Please visit the other participants, share the hashtag, #OctPoWriMo on social media, and share your link in the comments below. Let us know how this journey into poetry is going for you and if this is your first year or if you have been with us from the beginning.



Michele Vecchitto is a writer and former middle school teacher.  Her poetry has been published in literary journals and anthologies as well as in three self-published volumes. Michele read her poems at the Austin International Poetry Festival and was honored to be included in When Time and Space Conspire.  You can read more of her work on her blog -

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  1. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost October 5, 2019 at 1:22 AM

    I wish the door to Sleep Land would open, let me in, and then close for a good 6 to 8 hours.
    Which isn't what today's poem is about, but it's what I'm thinking about!
    The Garden Doorway

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 7:56 PM

      I love everything about your post! Great job. I hope you got the rest you need.

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  2. ladyleemanilaOctober 5, 2019 at 1:29 AM

    a trilonnet from me :)
    https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/octpowrimo-day-5-when-one-door-closes-one-opens/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 7:59 PM

      Beautiful! Your words work perfectly in this form.

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  3. rallentandaOctober 5, 2019 at 1:34 AM

    Day 5
    https://rallentanda.blogspot.com/2019/10/octpowrimo-2019.html

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:02 PM

      Powerful piece. Your poem is sad but speaks the truth.

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  4. SunitaOctober 5, 2019 at 2:49 AM

    Sharing a poem I wrote a decade back ago. I felt it fits to today's prompts.


    https://musingssurvive.blogspot.com/2019/10/doors.html

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:04 PM

      Perfect fit! I love that you ended with a question. It allows your words to linger. I'm sure my mind will keep wondering back to think about the answer.

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  5. grams ramblingsOctober 5, 2019 at 5:22 AM

    My day 5 Doorway
    gramswisewords.blogspot.com

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  6. Angela van SonOctober 5, 2019 at 6:36 AM

    The first time this year I tried out one of the suggested forms, yay! It helps to try out new stuff, even when I ended up digressing a bit from the form in the end: https://unassortedstories.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/just-be-here/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:09 PM

      Yay! I'm excited you tried The Bop. What an uplifting poem you wrote. Well done!

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  7. SarpadeonOctober 5, 2019 at 7:50 AM

    Don't know if it'd be called a theme, but this is the second time I based the poem on an event. This is similar to, but still somewhat different, than the style I was using. Lengthier, but worth it.

    Title: Revolving Door Intimacy
    https://spiralartist.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/revolving-door-intimacy-day-five/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:12 PM

      This has such a smooth flow. I know what you mean about finding the groove when writing. I struggled today too and walked away for a bit. It finally clicked, but you're right. Sometimes you have to go the long way around.

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  8. Piper AdventuresOctober 5, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    https://wordpress.com/post/pipersadventures.blog/13453

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:13 PM

      Your link doesn't seem to be working. Can you post it again?

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  9. Jane DoughertyOctober 5, 2019 at 10:02 AM

    A sort of sonnet
    https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/the-door-of-the-house/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:15 PM

      Intense imagery. It feels like it could be the beginning of a novel.

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    2. Jane DoughertyOctober 6, 2019 at 4:08 AM

      Thank you! It's a theme with deep roots.

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  10. Jane DoughertyOctober 5, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    By the way, is it normal that the links to the poems aren't live? I'm sure they were yesterday!

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  11. RuthOctober 5, 2019 at 12:25 PM

    https://rhscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/octpowrimo-2019-day-5/

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  12. Esther JonesOctober 5, 2019 at 12:40 PM

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    1. Esther JonesOctober 5, 2019 at 12:40 PM

      This was a completely new form to me, and I love trying new forms: Wide Open

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    2. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:17 PM

      Perfect Bop. I love the story you told.

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  13. Help from HeavenOctober 5, 2019 at 12:51 PM

    https://isaiah46ministries.com/2019/10/05/in-or-out-go-or-stay-octpowrimo-day-5/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:19 PM

      Inspiring. Your words are a call to action. I love your photo as well.

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  14. Kay ShapiroOctober 5, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    https://writeyourcrazylifesane.com/2019/10/05/doors/

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  15. Nima Mohan (thetenthzodiac.wordpress.com)October 5, 2019 at 1:22 PM

    My take here
    https://thetenthzodiac.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/choice-poem-for-5-10-2019/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:25 PM

      I like how you introduced your poem and then let your story build and build.

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  16. pegasusofneOctober 5, 2019 at 1:55 PM

    https://serendipity756.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/opening-doors-by-myself/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:27 PM

      I like how you draw the reader right into your world. It almost felt conversational.

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  17. Beth CampOctober 5, 2019 at 2:08 PM

    https://bethandwriting.blogspot.com/2019/10/octpowrimo-5-doorway-open-or-closed.html

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:29 PM

      I found your voice in this piece intriguing. I wondered what she'd say next. Well done!

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  18. MarkOctober 5, 2019 at 2:37 PM

    I cheated no time or inspiration. One of the reasons I got into poetry is the dystopian poets: the Doors. Like fridge poetry I cobbled together lyrics and quotes to say what I wanted "listen, real poetry doesn't say anything. It just ticks off the possibilities. Opens all doors. You can walk through any one that suits you"
    https://hittingthemark-jones.blogspot.com/2019/10/light-my-fire.html

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    1. MarkOctober 5, 2019 at 2:39 PM

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    2. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:30 PM

      I love everything about your response. Perfect fit.

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  19. Jade LiOctober 5, 2019 at 4:40 PM

    Excellent prompt, Michele.
    Day 5: http://tao-talk.com/2019/10/05/octpowrimo2019-day-5-and-mm-saturday-mix-aperture/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:35 PM

      Love this! It has an Alice in Wonderland feel. I enjoy the MLMM prompts as well.

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  20. Maria L. BergOctober 5, 2019 at 5:35 PM

    My attempt at a Bop poem: Crossing the threshold experiencewriting.com/2019/10/05/writober-2019-day-5-doorways/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:36 PM

      Fantastic! I love all the information you included with your post.

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  21. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 7:06 PM

    Here's my poem for Day 5. I'm excited to read all of today's responses.

    http://mkvecchitto.com/2019/10/05/tenacity/

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  22. Christine BoltonOctober 5, 2019 at 7:24 PM

    Here is my link for Day 5

    https://poetryforhealing.com/2019/10/05/process/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 5, 2019 at 8:38 PM

      Your last stanza really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. odhranOctober 5, 2019 at 9:24 PM

    Poem for Day 5: Door
    https://wordpress.com/post/odhranwrites.wordpress.com/1080

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  24. CreeseOctober 5, 2019 at 9:51 PM

    Day 5: a bop.
    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10219935555803131&id=1349082463

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  25. S. M. SavesOctober 5, 2019 at 10:08 PM

    A door that only reveals itself to people with particular needs...
    https://smsaves.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/the-door/

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  26. ARHuelsenbeckOctober 6, 2019 at 12:55 AM

    Here's mine. https://arhtisticlicense.com/2019/10/05/octpowrimo-day-5/

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  27. Jennifer CunninghamOctober 6, 2019 at 8:41 PM

    A little late on Day 5
    Sky Portal

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  28. Carol CampbellOctober 7, 2019 at 1:47 PM

    Portal to Nearness. I tried the Bop but am not sure if I got it correctly. https://writersdream9.wordpress.com/2019/10/07/portal-to-nearness/

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  29. RichaOctober 7, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    My Day 5 poem - http://iscriblr.com/possibilities/

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